Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has contributed 500 million rupees to the Government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, reaffirming its commitment to national recovery efforts. The cyclone that struck Sri Lanka in late November 2025 during the northeast monsoon caused widespread devastation, affecting over two million people and damaging homes, infrastructure, livelihoods, and essential services.
As the nation’s banker, BOC served as a key financial channel for disaster relief, facilitating both local and foreign contributions. Overseas donations were enabled through the Bank’s Internet Payment Gateway (IPG), with BOC’s UK, Chennai, and Maldives branches actively supporting international donors in coordination with foreign High Commissions.
In addition to its financial contribution, BOC and its staff provided dry rations and essential items worth 50 million rupees to affected communities across all impacted provinces. With a customer base exceeding 16 million, many of whom were affected by the disaster, BOC’s support highlights its strong corporate social responsibility, sustainability focus, and commitment to national resilience and long-term economic recovery.
